Since the program’s launch a few years ago, the SCCA Track Night in America driven by Tire Rack has been clear on paper regarding vehicle eligibility: no race cars. These weeknight track events are aimed at newcomers and others seeking a more low-key experience, so the rule exists to keep the vibe comfortable. In practice, though, competition cars occasionally slip …
I like this. I’ve only been on one track ever, and the REALLY fast cars made it not fun. Particularly when they caused me to slow down and allow them to pass, which was nearly every lap. I couldn’t even make an entire, no-slow-down lap.
Trackmouse said:I like this. I’ve only been on one track ever, and the REALLY fast cars made it not fun. Particularly when they caused me to slow down and allow them to pass, which was nearly every lap. I couldn’t even make an entire, no-slow-down lap.
Are you sure it was the race cars that were really fast? Or was it their drivers who were really fast. Pleanty of newer cars are faster, right off the dealer floor, than a great many classes of "real" race cars.
WildScotsRacing said: Pleanty of newer cars are faster, right off the dealer floor, than a great many classes of "real" race cars.
Yes, and it seems like all of them are in your run group at a trackday.
But were you going flat out?
It was both, but there were a ton of vehicles in the “tube frame” category. And I’ll admit, I’m a mid pack driver.
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